II. Annotations plant Annotations
tyler suggs
The plants in the garden will come out nicely. I have chosen an assortment of plants that are very beautiful and basic such as bamboo and cheery blossoms. These plants are deeply seeded in Chinese culture and history. Bamboo is a fast growing plant that is eaten by pandas and has bin used in there military to. cheery blossoms are used in almost all chines gardens they lose there flours in fall the flours then drift a way in the wind. Rock AnnotationsAjaylia Whigham In ancient China designing has been apart of there cutler for more then 2,000 years. A garden was believed to show great wisdom and was also considered an art. And only people with a lot of money or rulers created personal gardens. Some emperors have been known to bankrupted their kingdom just to create the ideal garden. Some people used their gardens to throw social gatherings or they would set in the garden just to relax and reflect. Ancient Chinese included each type of element in there gardens because, each type of element represents a different thing or a different purpose. Ancient Chinese gardens reflects their attitudes towards nature because, by putting each element in their garden they hop to not only add balance to their gardens but to their lives. Since my element in the garden was rock. In order to keep the balance in thee garden I added a stone path over the river to balance it out. I placed stones under the fountain,gazebo, lain cheers and, under the bench table because, the rock represents stability. And I wanted them to have a Sterne and strong ground to stand one.
Architechture Annotations Fountain-
I chose the fountain as an architectural object because I believe that it not only gives the garden beauty but also creates a peace and tranquility. When visitors come to view the garden they will see the gorgeous fountain and maybe toss in a few pennies and make a wish. I think that the fountain helps to balance out the garden.
Gazebo-
The gazebo was the the first piece of architecture to be placed in the Chinese Scholar Garden. It provides a shelter for guests and completes the garden. Without the gazebo I don't think you could call it a Chinese Scholar Garden.
Bridge-
The bridge crosses a small stream so that people who feel like taking a stroll across the garden can get to the other sections easier. A lot of colorful fish swim under the bridge to get from the bog to the reflection pool. The bridge adds class and a touch of charm to the garden.
Lawn Chairs-
Three lawn chairs are sitting next to the gazebo. People can sit and relax and enjoy the views that the garden has to offer. I feel that the lawn chairs give it a crisp look but also a little bit beachy.
Bench Table-
A bench table placed next to the lawn chairs and towards the front of the garden offers a lot. You can have a picnic, sit and chat with a friend or just relax. The bench table sits on top of a stone foundation so you wont be bother by all the bugs that tend to lurk it the grass.
III. Statement Dear Commissioner John,
We of The Green Team plan on making a Chinese garden to improve the community's appearance and we hope you will approve our plans. We have chosen four fundamental elements which are, plants, water, rock, and architecture to go in our beloved garden. For the plant element we have chosen five simple but subtle types of greenery. We planted the left half of the garden with a light green sod to give it an open and relaxing feel. On the right side of the garden we decided to go with a more woodsy approach. We planted three mountainous apple trees and four pear bearing trees that will turn you mouth into a waterfall. Finally, in the center we placed a variety of foreign flowers around our little fountain. Also in our water element other than the fountain, we have a luminous stream to left leading from and small bog to a reflection pool. To the right of our fountain we placed another small pond to compliment the bog. We placed the water in such an arrangement to compliment the greenery and balance out the rest of the garden. Without architecture where they sit to appreciate such beauty the garden has to offer? So we places a large chestnut colored gazebo in the right hand corner of the garden. The gazebo overlooks the apple trees and peach orchard. Next to the gazebo we placed three handmade bamboo lawn chairs to add texture to the garden. The fountain is placed in front of the lawn chairs to give them a gorgeous view as they relax. A bridge was was built over our luminous stream so those who have the desire to take a stroll can look at the stream from a bird's eye view. We added a matching bamboo bench table to those who feel like having a picnic, painting a picture etc., would have somewhere to place their belongings. We placed a flagstone path leading from our peach trees and over the luminous stream just in case the bridge the bridge was too crowded. Underneath our chestnut colored gazebo we placed a darker smokey colored stone to add more depth to the gazebo. Below our bamboo chairs and matching table we added a rocky stone path leading out of the garden, and a separate, smoother path leading from the gazebo to the outside world. Underneath the fountain we added a sturdy concrete foundation because without it the heavy fountain would sink back into the earth below. One all these things are put together we believe that our Chinese garden will be most radiant! We hope that you will feel the same. Thank you for your time and we will be in touch with you very soon.
II. Annotations
plant Annotations
tyler suggs
The plants in the garden will come out nicely. I have chosen an assortment of plants that are very beautiful and basic such as bamboo and cheery blossoms. These plants are deeply seeded in Chinese culture and history. Bamboo is a fast growing plant that is eaten by pandas and has bin used in there military to. cheery blossoms are used in almost all chines gardens they lose there flours in fall the flours then drift a way in the wind.
Rock Annotations Ajaylia Whigham
In ancient China designing has been apart of there cutler for more then 2,000 years. A garden was believed to show great wisdom and was also considered an art. And only people with a lot of money or rulers created personal gardens. Some emperors have been known to bankrupted their kingdom just to create the ideal garden. Some people used their gardens to throw social gatherings or they would set in the garden just to relax and reflect. Ancient Chinese included each type of element in there gardens because, each type of element represents a different thing or a different purpose. Ancient Chinese gardens reflects their attitudes towards nature because, by putting each element in their garden they hop to not only add balance to their gardens but to their lives.
Since my element in the garden was rock. In order to keep the balance in thee garden I added a stone path over the river to balance it out. I placed stones under the fountain,gazebo, lain cheers and, under the bench table because, the rock represents stability. And I wanted them to have a Sterne and strong ground to stand one.
Architechture Annotations
Fountain-
I chose the fountain as an architectural object because I believe that it not only gives the garden beauty but also creates a peace and tranquility. When visitors come to view the garden they will see the gorgeous fountain and maybe toss in a few pennies and make a wish. I think that the fountain helps to balance out the garden.
Gazebo-
The gazebo was the the first piece of architecture to be placed in the Chinese Scholar Garden. It provides a shelter for guests and completes the garden. Without the gazebo I don't think you could call it a Chinese Scholar Garden.
Bridge-
The bridge crosses a small stream so that people who feel like taking a stroll across the garden can get to the other sections easier. A lot of colorful fish swim under the bridge to get from the bog to the reflection pool. The bridge adds class and a touch of charm to the garden.
Lawn Chairs-
Three lawn chairs are sitting next to the gazebo. People can sit and relax and enjoy the views that the garden has to offer. I feel that the lawn chairs give it a crisp look but also a little bit beachy.
Bench Table-
A bench table placed next to the lawn chairs and towards the front of the garden offers a lot. You can have a picnic, sit and chat with a friend or just relax. The bench table sits on top of a stone foundation so you wont be bother by all the bugs that tend to lurk it the grass.
III. Statement
Dear Commissioner John,
We of The Green Team plan on making a Chinese garden to improve the community's appearance and we hope you will approve our plans. We have chosen four fundamental elements which are, plants, water, rock, and architecture to go in our beloved garden.
For the plant element we have chosen five simple but subtle types of greenery. We planted the left half of the garden with a light green sod to give it an open and relaxing feel. On the right side of the garden we decided to go with a more woodsy approach. We planted three mountainous apple trees and four pear bearing trees that will turn you mouth into a waterfall. Finally, in the center we placed a variety of foreign flowers around our little fountain.
Also in our water element other than the fountain, we have a luminous stream to left leading from and small bog to a reflection pool. To the right of our fountain we placed another small pond to compliment the bog. We placed the water in such an arrangement to compliment the greenery and balance out the rest of the garden.
Without architecture where they sit to appreciate such beauty the garden has to offer? So we places a large chestnut colored gazebo in the right hand corner of the garden. The gazebo overlooks the apple trees and peach orchard. Next to the gazebo we placed three handmade bamboo lawn chairs to add texture to the garden. The fountain is placed in front of the lawn chairs to give them a gorgeous view as they relax. A bridge was was built over our luminous stream so those who have the desire to take a stroll can look at the stream from a bird's eye view. We added a matching bamboo bench table to those who feel like having a picnic, painting a picture etc., would have somewhere to place their belongings.
We placed a flagstone path leading from our peach trees and over the luminous stream just in case the bridge the bridge was too crowded. Underneath our chestnut colored gazebo we placed a darker smokey colored stone to add more depth to the gazebo. Below our bamboo chairs and matching table we added a rocky stone path leading out of the garden, and a separate, smoother path leading from the gazebo to the outside world. Underneath the fountain we added a sturdy concrete foundation because without it the heavy fountain would sink back into the earth below.
One all these things are put together we believe that our Chinese garden will be most radiant! We hope that you will feel the same. Thank you for your time and we will be in touch with you very soon.
Sincerely,
The Green Team
IV. Citiations
Elias, Thomas S. "An Introduction to Classical Chinese Gardens." The United States National Arboretum. 16 Dec. 2004. US National Arboretum. 28 Aug. 2009 <http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/ClassicalChineseGarden_Intro.html>.
Ebrey, Patricia B. "Gardens." A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization. Education Division of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Freeman Foundation, and the Chiang Ching- Kuo Foundation. . 26 Aug. 2009 http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/home/3garintr.htm
Kemper , William T. "Missouri Botanical Garden." http://www.mobot.org/about/default.asp. 2009. Missouri Botanical Garden. 27 Oct. 2009 http://www.mobot.org/default.asp.
Monmouth , Suite F. "TraditolaI Chinese Gardens." Structures and Salient Features . 14 July 2004. China Planer. 31 Aug. 2009 <http://www.chinaplanner.com/gardens/gar_sasf.htm>.
V. Designers: Robert R. David S. Ajaylia W. Shea M.